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...an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 ... SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-14 iv
...an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 ... SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-14 iv
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...) Dual VGA output supports: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3...AM2+ CPU only. ** We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon...
...) Dual VGA output supports: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3...AM2+ CPU only. ** We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for better performance. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon...
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AMD® 780G chipset The AMD 780G Northbridge is supported per channel. DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, ... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for better performance. • Ensure that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports AMD® Cool ...
AMD® 780G chipset The AMD 780G Northbridge is supported per channel. DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, ... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for better performance. • Ensure that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports AMD® Cool ...
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... RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB700 chipset. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [RAID]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel...
... RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the Support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations through the onboard SB700 chipset. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [RAID]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel...
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... Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB over voltage. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800 MHZ] [1GHz] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration...
... Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDNB over voltage. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800 MHZ] [1GHz] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration...
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... 0.00625V increment. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM 2-11 Hyper Transport Width [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching ...Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1.85000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows...
... 0.00625V increment. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM 2-11 Hyper Transport Width [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Prefetching ...Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1.85000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows...
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...] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the ECC mode.
...] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the ECC mode.